Summary: Fake deadlines can help developers stay focused and productive by creating urgency, but they must be used wisely. Clear communication and team involvement in setting these deadlines are essential to avoid frustration. When applied correctly, deadlines can drive innovation and keep projects on track.
Projects that don’t have deadlines imposed on them, even if they are self-imposed, will take a lot longer than they need to, and may suffer from feature creep and scope bloat. (View Highlight)